Morris Hills Regional District
Welcome to the Morris Hills Regional District Informational Site for 8th-grade families! As you complete your middle school experience and begin planning for high school, this site will provide you with links and resources to prepare for the next phase in your student's educational career. Portions of this site will be updated at various times in the year, so check for updates. We can't wait to see you in September 2025!
About Us
The Morris Hills Regional District is comprised of two high schools for students in grades 9-12: Morris Hills High School, located in Rockaway Borough, and Morris Knolls High School, located in Denville. The district serves the communities of Denville, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, and Wharton. Students who are domiciled in one of these four communities will attend either Morris Hills or Morris Knolls based on their exact address. The district also accepts a limited number of students from outside these four communities through the Governor's School Choice Program and serves as a satellite campus for two programs in partnership with the Morris County Vocational-Technical School District: The Academy for Math, Science, and Engineering, housed at Morris Hills High School, and The Academy for the Performing Arts, housed at Morris Knolls High School.
Morris Hills and Morris Knolls are comprehensive high schools that offer over 200 courses in both academic and vocational areas. With 27 honors courses, 27 AP courses, a full array of special education and ELL services, a robust Gifted and Talented Program, specialty programs such as the Magnet Program, AVID Program, 27 varsity sports, and hundreds of clubs and activities, our high schools offer students quality programming in a diverse and nurturing environment.
Please note that Morris Hills Regional often starts the school year before Labor Day to ensure that our students can complete the school year in time to participate in summer programs, college orientation programs for graduating seniors, etc. In addition, starting before Labor Day allows students in AP and IB classes more instructional time beforethe May exams.
Step 1: Weighing Your Options
Step 2: Registering for High School
This page includes information about which high school resident students will attend, how to register, and options for switching high schools. Out-of-District Residents should consult the School Choice Information Center.
This page includes information on the scheduling/course selection process for incoming 9th grade resident students. Accepted incoming School Choice students and Academy students will receive scheduling information directly from the School Counseling Office.
Step 3: Getting Involved in Athletics/Activities
Step 4: Getting Started
Freshman Orientation
August 20, 2025
(more information to follow)
Summer Assignments
MH MK
(will be updated in Spring 2025)
